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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-21
TIE ART or RDENING COPPER.
EroU The PiffsDurQ Chronicle.


Among the ancieDts who had OF course no know,
ed.e OF steel its place III tho manufacture OF edgeu
and other tools and implements requiring hardness
and toughness was filed by copper, in the arr oil
hardening which they were very expert, sniu
gentleman TO u reporter to-day cooper ch'Scis'
axes aud other similar tools we're used III the Vut
ing of SolomOn's temple, and III fact copper noiu !"
that DAY about the same place that steel docs tou"y
The earlier inhabitants Ot our own continent WIZ
also expcrs in this line of manufacture as evdchoeu
by the tools OF copper discovered ]" 'no
ruins of ancient cities IL is said also that some o.
tho American indians possessed the secret OF
ing copper, but it has long been counted as among .1
lost arts While trip to Ohio a few days ago
became acquainted With gentleman IRON Newv,h,
sey j. H. Walker by name, who informed me 'ha. nU
had discovered IA chemical process by when coPPJI'
can be hardened, the result being mainly accioen,aL
but crOwaing with success series OF expermo",.o
carried during many years having that 0pJectt -
view hardness almost, but not quite eqlai W '.@
of steel can be obi aimed ut comparatively slim. ~
ponse, and the discovery ia likely to be oil very ec
Importance In the mechanic arts, as 1t Will Gauss %
emf loyment OF copper tor many uses Tor wn,cn ~ u
not now deemed it, The hardened metal VII, s'.n h
O much Ion ger exposure in an electric ba.h IMAM 'no
unhardcned, aud In that way tends 10 ohoaP. =.
various processes 1t Is believed II VIII also prove W
be desirable substitute Tor Tho metal now useu ri
bearings Ia journal boxes, and Mr.. walker VIZ W.,
shortg visit Mr. Pullman at Chicago to nave so,io'
OF experiments instituted which WI demonstrate '
He proposes 10 lit u, cars with haruehoJ
copper bearings ON one side and the ordinary me'.
bearings on tho other, to test the durap"y "a
tho copper compared with the other. ana Is co =.
dent IL will prove preferable. wealthy genten" ~
Nsw-Yor has offered TO furnish MIR. walker Win :. ~
the captal necessary to establish manaiactory "
hardened copper on cohnercai scaie' agree'"s W
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OBITUiR Y.
ALBERT G.. GOODALL.


Albert G. GoodalI, president OF the American Bank
Note Company die at his home, No. 2l2 West Thirty
eiehth.st on Saturday morning. Lust summer he was
confined to his house FOR time by severe attack
of illness but recovered sufficiently to resume his
business lie had OF late been feeling indsposed, but
had moi abaented himself from his Office and was pre-
pairing TO 90 there when he suddenly was taken ILL.,
Although his physician was promptly summoned he
did ot revive but died in short tin e. ~
Mr.. Goodall was born at Montgomery, Ala. IN 1885,
where he lived until he fourteen years old when,
having lost both his parents, he went 10 Havana.
There remained tor several years and Then went 10
PHILADELPHIA In tho meantime he had educated HIM
self and had become accomplished lnguist, having
mastered several modern languages. From Philadel-
mia he came TO this city and finally became manager
Of the American Bank Note Company. From this
position he subsequently rose to the ONCE oil Presdeht
He was a prominent Mason and occupied In his time
MANY high Offices in the order. When he lett Phia-
dephja he rs tho master of lodge In that city, and
upon his arrival in Newly ork he became member OF
old Holland Lodge, No. 8, and A. NJ, the lodge OF
which De Wit. Clinton and John Jacob Astor were
members in their day. lie waA Past high PRIEST OF
Jerusalem Chapter, No. 8, ROYAL Arch Masons, and
Past Thrice Ilusnous Master OF Union Council Royal
and Select Masters He at one time Grand stand
ard Bearer of the Grand Lodge OF this State. In
addition to these he was Past Commander OF Morton
Commandery No 4, Knights Templar, and at the time
of his death was Deputy Grand Commander OF tins
State an active member OF the Supreme Council OF the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite tor the Northern
Jurisdiction, and the representative OF the Grand
Lodge of England the Grand Lodge OF Newt 10TH.
The Masonic fraternity is indebted to Mr.. Goodall's
abilities as u liuguis tor translations OF the proceed
ings OF the Grand Lodges OF the world
x few years ago no was decorated by Dom fedro'
tho Emperor OF Brazil with the Order of the Rose for
tho eYcelent character OF the work executed tor the
Brazilian Government by the American bank Nope
Company.
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TIE MARQUIS DE MOREsS NEW SCHEME
PROPOSING TO CONTROL ALL THE RETAIL BUTCHER
SHOPS IN THE CITY.

PROPOSING TO CONTROL ALL THE RETAIL BUTCHER
SHOPS IN THE CITY.
The Marquis do Mores Is nothing II not bold In his nan
c!al undertakings The aims OF tho National Consumers
Meat Company, which he was Instrumental In organic
ing aud OF which be Is the head regarded by
practical men impossible Of accomplishment. In the
face Of considerable opposition he put his ideas into prac
teal shape, and In few months after his plans
formulated operating seven retail ment markets In
this city, and selling In them beef slaughtered and
dressed IN Montana and Kansas. and brought 10 New
York In refrigerator at 33 ID per cent less than
beef dressed In the local abatiors Opinions dor as TO
whether his scheme has been successful His competitors
say that the National Consumers Meat Company has lost
and Is losing largo OF money, while tho Marquis and
his associates contend that their investments have been
profitable beyond their hopes.
The latest scheme OF the young nobeman Is holder
than yet suggested by him. He proposes and ser
ously toto gain control every retail moat market In
the city and 10 arrange 10 supply them all with meat
and dressed In the West He is not ready yet
10 give the details OF his plans, but briefly they are TO
purchase the butcher shops either for
cash by making tho owners OF each stockholders in
the National Consumers Meat Company and retaining
them managers Of the business transferred lilo Mar
outs seems to be thoroughly In earnest IN his efforts TO
carry this great project into effect and Ia order TO DO on
the spot aud be able 10 supervise tho details he mas Tor
sskcn his Montana ranch Tor time and established hl-
self and family In comiLodous house Al No. Is East
twenty ST. Butchers and Wholesale dealers In
meat dorlde this latest venture OF tho Marquis.
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PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

Each Of the three compositions which made up tile
soheme Of the fourth OF the Philharmonic Society
ct the Metropolitan opera House Saturday night had
symphonic proportions though they were not all
symphonies. Tho first was unquestionably sym
phony the second, though called concerto
for pianoforte came much nearer TO being symphony
than did the third, Which again was called symphony
without further description qualification These were
the compositions:
symphony in fiat No Of 60 Bee a1snsa
Concerto f0r Mr. r. Rl Mss % 9o,sSy
symphony In G minor op
The consorting such compositions in itself
text on which might be written an instructive dsquisi-
ton touching the present and past attitude OF composers
with respect TO the question OF musical FORM The COM
position by NJ SaintSagns this occasion played for
the first time at public concert In America IL was
composed the London Philharmonic Society and had
jts hearing concert OF that venerable organiza
ton on July 10 OF last year. 1t is symphony II NJ
sa9ns's designation cali make 1t such; other
wise 1t Is al orchestral rhapsody or
symphonic poem. whatever other tile
might be invented to characterize an orchestral
composition OF large dimensions and obviously serious
Import As music 1t Is interesting at once ana disap
pointing. Its composer. when he sent 1t out into the
world, with 1t explanation OF his aims,
10 which 1t Is only courtesy 10 give heed. From
1t learn that in this work NJ. saintSaGns has
strvcn avoid 1.-The endless assumptions and repetions
which and more tend 10 disappear from ental
music under tile lnDuence OF increasingly developed
musical culture and also that lac believes that SYM
phonic works should be allowed benefit by the
progress OF modern Instrumentation" These doubtless
sounded like bravo words in France, but 10 those who
have given a little heed to the progress Of symphony
writing I'm Germany during the last fifty years
they are little else than amusing 1t not necessary
that the greatest living French musicians should rise
ND to tell US that repetons OF parts (which Is what we
suppose him TO mean there no lack OF repetition and
resumption Of material In his work. were dis
appearing feature Of symphonic composition Tor INC
feeling in this direction grown strong OF late that
classic symphonies frequently heard now In which
ne conductor passes the repeat marss Neither
wss necessary NJ saintaens TO show us that asym
phony might written without them. stu less was II
necessary that he should put In plea for the
privilege 10 mako OF the instrumental combinations
which, lot cay, Bs.lioz and W. ner developed Tho
30 does justify his singular performance In drag
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MISS BOUICAULT RUDELY TREATED.

ALMOST DRIVEN FROM THE STAGE WITH ORGANS
AND GALLERY CRIES.
Boston, Feb 20-Mss Patrice Boucicauit' daughlei
OF Agnes Robertson and Dion Boucicau was advertised
to make appearance on any stage
tonight at Music Hail with sacred concert
Sine was the programme for two Rotations Ine
house was crowded. not less than 1000 persons being
present. The galleries were filled WIN
rather rough class OF and boys The second NUMBER
the programme was reading by MIS- ..
g. Alexander, Of tho selection " How Ruby Piayen.
It's length wearied the gallery that before the rec.
ton half through Mrs Alexander was hooted on o
stage Miss ouccault follow ed with The Battle Flag OF
the and did fairly well although the temper
OF the house to the reading when sne camo
on TO read Too Late for the Train the gallery became
restless. There was outburst OF catcalls am
groaDs. Dion Bouclcaut rose from MS s ssa.
near the stage and defanty faced the audience nc
little lady taking from her fatheI despite inter-
ruptions finished her lines and left tho stage WIN
dignity,
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NEW PHASE IN NICKEL PLATE AFFAIRS.


A PETITION IN CHICAGO AGAINST THE CONTRACTORS
WHAT Mr. DEPEw SAYS.
Dispatches from Chicago yesterday stated that Will
lam Armstrong filed the Superior Court in that city
intervening petition in behalf OF the minority stock
holders OF the New York. Chicago and st. Louis
nickel PLATED Railroad. The charges made
what similar to the points urged by the Lake Shore
when IL seeking 10 set aside the first gage IL
Is ale ged that he contractors Brown, Howard Co..
Of Chicago, have cleared nearly ~ 100000 while act
ing directors and in the construction of the road
which did not properly belong to them. net profit
OF 81 200 900 the sale OF first mortgage bonds is
said to have been divided among the members OF the
firm. 1t is alleged that the capital stock was issued
without any consideration whatever and that the sec
ond mortgage OF 900 600 Is properly tho property
OF the Nickel Plate road but that most OF the bonds
in the possession OF the defendants The petition
prays for order against Receiver d. w. Caldwell to
show cause why he should not be required TO institute
proceedings TO tor the benefit OF the Nickel
Plate stockholders the various sums of money which
have been nisappropriaed, and II he fails to take
such action to substitute some other person re-
ceiver.
These arc substantially the charges that pre-
sented in tho Lake Shore litigation recently ended by
portant Nickel Plato interests are already pledged
President Depew, OF the Central road. asked re-
specting the Armstrong petition. Tue mstter does
not concern us-noither the Central the Wander
bilts lie replied. do not beiove il will retard the
reorganization scheme. The minority stock interest
IL small and all the other interests of magnitude
favorable TO the plan The only effect OF tho pro-
oeedngs Is possible trouble for Brown. Howard & Co.
They are not important
LONDON Fob 2O.-Tho Morgans yesterday announced
that large OF Reading stock had been deposited
with them In support OF the official scheme reOrganze
the road In the same issues The amount deposited
already exceeds the estimated holdings IN Europe show
INK the large interest held IN England.
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THE Constitutional CONTENTION

James w. Hawes and j. Blocker Miller, In behalf OF
the Republican Club the Young Mems Democratic clubs
OF this city and Brooklyn, the Constitution Club ana other
organizations or this city and Brooklyn have sent err
cuars 10 legislature calling attention To the most
important features OF the bill introduced by speake,
Hustled that the election OF delegates from this city ana
BROOKLYN The Constitutional Convention shall be mace
on a general ticket. and not from geographical SUD
The for recommending ~ plan i"r tho
eceon OF delegates 10 the convention differing from
that In for the election Of members OF the legsao
Is said be- found In the difference OF purpose Det"ceh
Constitutional Conye ntion aud a Legislature
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DIED.

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AN Sd in wssge1sy Conn February IL
funeral service Yin b held in |ssrsSry rs.s
Burial At Greenwood Cemetery Monday. the n" at
BAkNEsAt his aso residence White Plains Sixth day,
morning February H. OF pneumonia Eiss Barnes IN Tho
Funeral s Friends. Meeting House Purchase on Second
II Central S Depot sa Z. s arrival 4
BARTON-At Harlem. February 10. Richard n Barton h
tho 7lst year Of his aae
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Mass: Emily ySans widow Of Daniel F. cOm''0'i
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SON Of ELIAS @. Drake. theelder Of scarsdao NJ
MEEKERAt succasupna N. J.. on February H. Catharine
services will DO held a. her ass residence on Tues
day, the 22d inst at IL o'clock a m.
Of pneumonia Elizabeth l., wife Of theate George A. Fol
Funeral services st Thomas. Church SHAVE and 53dst
on Wednesday. February 49, at 2 o'clock p n.
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Funeral services at Masonic Temple o'clock wodnesiy
February % 1887.
Interment At WO0dawn.
GRIFFIN-suddenly, on Saturday February 10th. Hobart
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ST., on Tuesday, February 90 at D. IN Relatives and
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Elizabeth B. uanmott, agei Sugars. months.
Funeral private
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Carriages will waiting the arrival Oh the z;Vo IRAN
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LYON-Suddeuly Sabbath morning at tho house OF her
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Funeral wednesday morning at IL.
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THAYER-In Brooklyn, on FRIDAY. February IL 1881.
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February 81. AT lO:3OA IN.
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dence Red Bank j. Margaret Throckmorton, daughter
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Funeral wednesday. Esd inst. at o'clock
VAN Entered into rest February ~ Mary
late Peter Bennett. aged 80 years.
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salsburys upon the third and last
week OF their engagement at tho Star Theatre Their
bright performance Is deseryedly popular. morning
performance will occur at the Star Theatre on washing
toms Birthday. Mr. salisbury and Miss McHcnry have
made hit with duet and dance which has been Intro
duced into the first act OF The Hummihg BIRD
The inhabitants OF Yonkers Y, arc 10 DO edhod on
March IL by military drama entitled "In The Trenches"
This will be produced by Mr. Charles Parkinson 1t Is
stated that General Sherman and General Ewing Will be
present guests OF the manager MT Harkinsoh
dramatic company includes Henry Nahdehh1n ana
Harry Kch Miss Kmball, Mrs. Neiiin Irene Hall and
Others.
Mr. Abbey has bought from Mr. Sidney Grundy for the
United States and Canada the play OF The Silver Shield
and IL Is stated that Florence Gerard drs Abbey Will
make a professional tour of America m this piece.
Mr. Donman Thompson. at the Fourteenth Street
Theatre enters on the sixth week OF his engagement at
that house He Is acting in THE Old Homestead" and
his performance has attracted and pleased crowds OF
people Mr. Thompson will give his hfeth consecutive
performance hero this play Oh February % IL seems
probable that The Old Homestead Will run successfully
I'LL tho end OF the present season
The las. nights of tho "Nascot" are announced at tho
Bliou Opera House. Mr. Goodwin has found much favor
as Lorenzo His next venture will be made In Mr. X g..
Morriss play OF The Skating Rink. which Is 10 be pro
duced with line scenery and dresses ana WIN u Ia
chorus Tnere will be matinee Of 1.-The Mascot "
tomorrow afternoon
Various attractive novelties offered this week by
Dockstaders Minstrels A burlosquo called Our IiarDV
ghts promised in which Mr. Dockstader VIII appear
as Lieutenant Ddrid Kyrle Betcp, aud Mr. "esh rs ram
Hosfeter Ono feature OF this farce will be saiior
hornppe aud sword combat by twelve boys THIS VIII
on shipboard. Mr.. 6weatnam and Mr. Dockstader
have fresh budget OF humorous songs aud sayings IN
Guiding "Bulfrog Am No Nightingale" and the parody
on Home sweet Home" The vocallss ARE &c sing nc
songs OF German composers the selections being sci-
berfs Serenade," "fle~p Well sweet Angel. "uood-
Night, Fare we" and medley, Boccaccio VIII DO inc
overture. Among tho specialists Leopold and Funnel
n Pun aud Harmony" Mr. sweatnam and Mr. French
the banjoist
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properties ETC., Of seven operas Manager Locke who
was met at tho station. spoke In glowing terms o. tns
that last week In Boston extremely prosperous
one. the performances of " Faust" on Friday ana
LOhengrn at the Saturday matinee having drawn tho
two largest audiences that the National Opera
ever had In Boston the receipts for both operas co
ing to about $4,000 The NewYOrk season OF tho com
pany begins at the Metropolitan Opera House on MONDAY
next with The Flying Dutchman."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-21

Gig an organ and pianoforte with players into
symphony.
In fact only explanations which are imperatively
called for those which NJ SantSaens docs not make
Why for instance no call that symphony which Is
in no sense symphonyi And why does he Introduce at
least one Of tho added instruments manner when
can only wondemcnt where 1t docs not excite di
Guile Had he satisfied these two points we might
be more ready admit that Of the ordinary guns OF
criticism had been spiked by his proclamation. ,.
they S% sa'n somewhat %sa Sauy can the
p rms basd under his Sequence Of time
namely Adago-Ahego mod,d.ooso ASag,o we a ,n@
former preceded by slow introduction IN the second
pMassioso- in spite which multiplicity thereare
to be found the analogues OF the customary seh,ro
and finale with cropping out OF "reminiscences from inc
frs, par which have the obvious purpose OF helping to
the hearer the fast That inc %Trx an
vice OF connecting symphonic movements with eacn
other old as Beethoven rnd has ssa,s tho 70
whole modern down a a%S sr TO
satisfy his reasonable good in music employed in
modern symphonies without q word OF explanation
Even Bruckners Wagnertan tuDas failed 10 provoke
riot.
In these generally the i: fonnd In the
i've manner in which introduces tn. in the POGO
Ada0o but the need which called for the rev Rano,
fear. remain a mystery till chaos be come again AS
for the music aside from the constructing features which
bes along which opposes bar to hearty en-
joymcnt The organ 10 handled with rare taste and Is
combined with the other Instruments In which pro-
duces impressive effect The music assigned to 10 Is
appropriate and has a mission.
In about the degree that NJ Saint saenss compost
ton departed from the symphony. Herr Brahms second
concerto approached it Indeed we would be less In
clined TO quarrel with the first OF German com
posers II ne had called his concerto sym
phony with obligato pianoforte than we arc
with the first OF French composers calling his WORK
symphony This concerto is a composition OF noble
dimensions and publishes symphonic matter IN sym
has
which is unusual, and they. arc all kept
on plane OF lofty dignity ana beauty 3,
the role OF display instrument joins with the others
on common ground and aids them In the common purpose
of giving expression to beautiful musical ideas. These
ideas are chaste and elegant touched
at times with tender rOmanticism ana
inspired always with deep poetical spirit In this
respect 1t marked contrast It'll much OF Brahmss
music. Mr. Josefy played 1t with obvious devotion ana
love and achieved splendid result